Without BSI

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Remove the rear left side trim panel cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Left Side Trim Panel Cover
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the cargo rear trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA ).
Remove the SH-AWD control unit (A).

Fig 2: SH-AWD Control Unit, Connectors And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the SH-AWD control unit connectors (B).
Install the SH-AWD control unit in the reverse order of removal.
If the SH-AWD control unit was replaced, it must be initialized (see SH-AWD® CONTROL UNIT INITIALIZATION ), otherwise the SH-AWD system will not function.